Days of Service

Program Overview:

Join us for the refreshed Days of Service program! This year, volunteers can choose to attend one of two dynamic sessions on Saturday and/or Sunday of a given “weekend of service” that fits their schedule. Each 2-3 hour session will start with refreshments and a presentation on the community partner for that day, followed by a service project led by Service Chairs. Lastly, there will be a short reflection portion where volunteers integrate the CSC’s ethics with their experience. We will have service opportunities on Sept 28, Oct 10, Oct 12, Oct 14, Oct 26, Nov 2, Nov 9, and Nov 16. Spring Days of Service dates will be available in January.

Register for Fall Days of Service!

Join Our Volunteer Orientation!

Before participating in any days of service throughout the year, all volunteers must attend a foundational training. You only need to attend one session! Here are the upcoming dates:

  • Monday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at CSC
  • Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 PM at CSC

Days of Service Chairs:

Serving as a Days of Service chair is an excellent way to take on a low-time-commitment leadership role in the Community Service Center while learning more about our community partners across the Greater Boston area. DoS chairs are student leaders who have a passion for community service, education, and social justice. They educate their cohort on the CSC’s principles of ethical service and the community partner they will be working with that day. Chairs are responsible for ensuring the safe transport of volunteer groups from campus to the site and back using CSC funding and/or transportation. DoS chairs are also expected to lead a short reflection activity with volunteers about their focus area in relation to the wider city.

Apply to Days of Service Chair

Past Participant Testimonials:

“I liked being able to see different parts of Boston and to be able to deliver the food to the recipients/see their reaction. This made me very happy, and it was a fulfilling experience.”

“I had a great time at FDS, I loved giving back to the community and meeting new people.”

“I really enjoyed the reflection portion. It was very impactful to think about how much food is wasted by corporations that could easily be sent to shelters and other organizations that need that food.”

Have Questions?

Please email the Days of Service Program Manager, Hina Zahid, at cscpr@bu.edu or call the CSC office at 617-353-4710.